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TAPS CEVICHE COCKTAIL

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 13:17
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{Serves 6 appetizer portions)

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 pound rock shrimp, raw or your favorite shrimp, deveined and tails removed

3/4 pound fresh bay scallops

2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined and finely diced

1 cup diced tomatoes (skinned and seeded)

1 medium diced cucumber (peeled and seeded)

1/2 medium red onion, diced

1 large Hass avocado, diced

Dash chipotle Tabasco or favorite hot sauce

Pinch of salt, freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup Ketchup


GARNISH:

"Just For Dad" TERIYAKI SALMON with PINEAPPLE SALSA

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/11/2009 - 12:44
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Wishing all the food-loving Dads a very happy and delicious Father’s Day. This recipe is simple and easy and wonderfully flavorful… Have the kids help make the homemade teriyaki sauce and the salsa!

1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup Mirin

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

2/3 cup dark beer

4 salmon fillets (4 to 6 ounces each)

For the Salsa:

1 cup diced, fresh pineapple

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/2 cup diced red pepper

1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (or to taste)

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

A DELICIOUS JOURNEY THROUGH CHINA

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SPICY ASIAN GRILLED SHRIMP Paired with my PROSECCO LYCHEE MARTINI

Bold flavors come together in this simple marinade. It takes very little time to enhance the flavor of fish and shellfish so 15 minutes or so will be just enough to impart the Asian essence. Make Fried Rice (using day old cooked white rice, for the best texture!) or serve simple steamed white or brown rice alongside, with grilled bok choy or Chinese broccoli and my signature Lychee Martini. This dish will honor all the great Olympians from the Summer Games in Beijing….

APPLE PIE with CHEDDAR CRUST

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 17:59
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Pie Crust:
1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup grated good-quality sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg

BACON PANZANELLA SALAD

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51
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Delicious, easy and flavorful and a great way to use up summer’s sweet tomato crop!  For a light weeknight meal, top the salad with grilled chicken or shrimp and top with a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese, goat cheese or grated Parmesan. The perfect Summer Wine Pairing? Dry Rosé, well chilled, 2 Glasses!



1 small loaf crusty French or sourdough bread,

cut into 1-inch cubes

3 cups baby arugula leaves

4 large or 8 small tomatoes,

cut into bite-sized pieces

1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced

1 small red onion, diced

BAKED BRIE in PUFF PASTRY with CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/05/2008 - 15:32
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This elegant recipe always gets rave reviews! The flavors combine deliciously and the impressive presentation always wows guests.



For the Cranberry Chutney

1 can whole berry cranberry sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 cup hot pepper jelly

2 tablespoons Tequila


BARACK OBAMA’S FAMILY CHILI RECIPE

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/12/2009 - 12:54
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In honor of President’s Day…

BARACK OBAMA’S FAMILY CHILI RECIPE

1 large onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

Several cloves of garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground turkey or beef

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon ground basil

1 tablespoon chili powder

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Several tomatoes, depending on size, chopped

1 can red kidney beans

Blender pancakes

Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/24/2008 - 13:08
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Blender pancakes

Whip up a little love for Mother’s Day

By Jamie GwenPublished: May, 2008 in OC Family Magazine

Kids will love to make this quick and easy recipe, right in the blender – and mom will feel special this Mother’s Day when she wakes up to the delightful smell of homemade pancakes!

Brisket Burgers

Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/22/2008 - 04:16
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Brisket Burgers

Add some thrill to the grill

By Jamie Gwen

The combination of sirloin and brisket results in a lower fat content than that found in traditional burgers, producing a fantastically tasty and lean alternative.

I like to stuff my hamburgers with the cheese inside for a delicious “surprise!”

BROWN BUTTER PECAN PIE

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 15:32
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At Thanksgiving, I serve this pie warm with vanilla bean ice cream and a
big bowl of maple-flavored whipped cream. Browning the butter creates a wonderfully nutty flavor and along with the addition of maple syrup, makes the pie truly irresistible.

For the Crust:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
1 large egg yolk

For the Filling:
1 3/4 cups pecan halves
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup pure maple syrup

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